This fierce bird of prey is known as the smallest and most colorful falcon in North America.
I love their spotted pattern and compact size.
American Kestral
This fierce bird of prey is known as the smallest and most colorful falcon in North America.
I love their spotted pattern and compact size.
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They look so tiny compared to their big brothers and sisters but are great hunters in their own right. You have a huge variety of birds there. Well captured, Sandra. Enjoy your day. It’s warming up to the mid-60s here. Woohoo!
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Oh wow! When 60 is a warm up?! Holy cow that’s cold! Stay warm friend! And thank you very much.
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These are great photos, Sandra! You are so lucky to see these as our Kestrels are struggling here. I haven’t seen one this year! Here’s the link:
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/kestrel/
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much for the wonderful link! It’s nice to imagine we share some of the same wildlife. The world is small in some ways. I always appreciate your visit Ashley.
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Beautiful bird!
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Thank you so much Morag! One of my favorites too. Take good care
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such a majestic creature! fantastic shot!
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Thank you so much PW! I agree, they are such beautiful creatures.
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Excellent pictures of this beautiful raptor!
Here, after a gap…
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Thank you Indira! 🌞
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Fiercely elegant, I think, Sandra. Very cool, too. Thank you for bringing this hawk up close.
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Thank you Mark! My pleasure! Happy the subject was cooperative. I hope you’re enjoying a nice weekend!
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The tiniest of the falcons, and probably one of the top prettiest of all raptors! Nice sighting and staying with it getting great shots, Sandra, they don’t usually stay still when being watched! 🙂
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Thank you so much Donna! I was really happy to discover this one in a tree overhead. 🤩
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